The specific model I got is the MasterPiece Arms MPA930SST-A. It's the mini version with a side-cocker and a scope mount. Price: $499 before taxes/fees.

Let's start with the mags. These are Tapco brand mags and were a joint project of MPA and Tapco. Sten mags work too but are wobbly. These are solid and firm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Guns/DSC_7613.jpg

Blocked mags with rivets. I painted the rivets black because they stuck out like sore thumbs in silver.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Guns/DSC_7620.jpg

To those wondering how these are sold as single-shot pistols, the answer is this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Guns/DSC_7612.jpg

That piece of wood has a bolt hole for this grip screw:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Guns/DSC_7624.jpg

zman

04-24-2010, 2:07 PM

One complaint about the MPA is the sharp trigger guard. This grates your middle finger. I applied some rubber Tractiongrips on the lower trigger guard and the front strap.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Guns/DSC_7627.jpg

I installed a Pentax reflex sight on top.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Guns/MPA9mm.jpg

Thats badass! I'm gonna get mine from Colby as well when the funds permit. Btw where did you get those magazines and how much?

Colby has them all: Sten rebuild kits and blocked, Tapco rebuild kits and blocked. Give him a call.

NorcalGSG

04-24-2010, 9:59 PM

These things are just cool. I really want one in .45, but I keep telling myself to shoot one first before just buying one. Congrat's on the new toy!!!!

C_1

04-24-2010, 10:26 PM

It's a lot of fun to shoot. You'll like it.. The trigger aint bad either..

Turbinator

04-24-2010, 10:31 PM

Man, that looks so nice...! Let us know how it goes!

Turby

dirtyJ

04-24-2010, 11:02 PM

Man, 10/32'd..weaksauce :). Ask for rebuild kits, everyone's got a Sten mag or 9 lying about in their garage. These are still sexy as all hell though, we can barely keep them on the shelves up in Woodland.

robertjq

04-24-2010, 11:32 PM

Nice!!!! I just wish i can afford to feed another child.

Z ME FLY

04-24-2010, 11:32 PM

Looks nice! Maybe I have to pull the trigger on one of these some day.

JayBeeJay

04-25-2010, 9:10 AM

NICE setup on your mini...planning to get the same model sometime this year.

caiman

04-25-2010, 12:00 PM

That's right! PRK Arms is the exclusive MPA distributor for Kali :)

Just setting the record straight. MPA's have been coming into CA before PRK decided to bring them in from other dealers.

While I admit that PRK does handle a lot of transfers, I wouldn't necessarily call them "exclusive". There are other sources that can get you a CA compliant MPA to your local FFL in about a week.

MPA itself does not list PRK as a distributor.

https://www.masterpiecearms.com/dealer-locator.php

BTW, I like your idea of the tractiongrips.

zman

04-25-2010, 3:39 PM

Just setting the record straight. MPA's have been coming into CA before PRK decided to bring them in from other dealers.

While I admit that PRK does handle a lot of transfers, I wouldn't necessarily call them "exclusive". There are other sources that can get you a CA compliant MPA to your local FFL in about a week.

MPA itself does not list PRK as a distributor.

https://www.masterpiecearms.com/dealer-locator.php

BTW, I like your idea of the tractiongrips.

You're right :o Now that I look back, they are not exclusive to PRK but they are the official CA distributor per their statement below.

Its been a long time in coming.... but we were just made the official CA distributor for MPA's entire line of products.... one of only six total distributors in the entire country.

If you are a dealer, please contact us ASAP (sales@prkarms.org) as we want to put MPA guns on your shelves....

No middle man shipping, no conversion hassle, no 'transfer uppers'.... we send you product that is ready to sell and 100% CA compliant.

Our aim is to make MPA Mac's as available in California as they are in the rest of Free america.

How's that for some awesome news ;)

zman

04-25-2010, 4:32 PM

It's another gorgeous day in SoCal and a great day to break in my mini-MAC.

Here's a size comparison next to a S&W revolver.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Junk/0425000919.jpg

I started to load the blocked Tapco mags and found out that the 10th round barely made it there. It reminded me of the blocked Magpul Pmag problems due to insufficient spacing. And sure enough, the mini-MAC wouldn't even strip the 1st round into the chamber. I loaded them to 9 rounds per mag and problem solved (much like the Pmags). PRK should lower that rivet a few more millimeters down. 9/32 magazines!!! Oh well.

I brought a box of Remington UMC Mega-Pack and discovered some rounds were like these (below). I know a few CalGunners have had the same problems with the UMCs a while back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Junk/0425000948a.jpg

OK, hiccups aside, I finally proceed to fire my 1st shot and BOOM! The freakin' Pentax reflex sight falls apart. Another hiccup! The glass fell on the floor on the 1st shot. I grab my hex tool which was suppose to adjust the red dot POI, but now I am taking it off the gun instead. Bye Pentax, you're going back to the store!

Now, I am left with plain irons on the MPA mini. Guess what? It ain't too bad. I'm definitely glad I discovered this. Other MAC-clone owners (Cobray, etc) complain about the "trigger slap" on their guns, the MPA does NOT have this problem at all. In fact, the trigger is nice.

This gun actually made me look good at the range because I'm not really a good shot to begin with (newbie). I started shooting at 25 yards and I had decent personal results. I went to 15 yards and that's were the fun began. I created one raggedy hole at this distance. No jams. No FTE. No FTF. No FTL. Sweet! I love this gun and am now very glad I got it. I actually bought this without even seeing one nor trying one in person. Overall an excellent buy IMHO :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/zandrolouie/Junk/MPATarget.jpg

djleisure

04-25-2010, 11:08 PM

That's the same model I've been considering - thanks for the report!

Masterdebater

04-25-2010, 11:28 PM

where did u get that... that ones beautiful and the red dot sight looked nice on it but dam it for failing lol. nice buy man definately want one now haha

evidens83

04-26-2010, 7:48 AM

I was wondering how that red dot will hold up. Oh well now I know thanks! Besides that, looked like you had fun thanks for the updates! Makes me want to get one even more now :)

den888

04-26-2010, 8:20 AM

Very nice !

CGM Firearms

04-26-2010, 10:27 AM

I'm glad you liked it! I was shootin' mine yesterday too! Thanks for the kind words. We have 'em in stock and ready to go.

Rekrab

04-26-2010, 11:56 AM

Very cool. Whenever I do end up buying a 9mm it's either going to be an MPA Mac11 or an AB-10. Whichever one I can find first. I love the designs of both guns equally.